Staying connected through 'Logging On'

How awesome is it to receive a surprise email or text message? Even better still, how good does it feel to send a message of kindness, or a hilarious meme?

Remember that physical distancing does not need to mean social disconnection. Let’s face it, technology is our main point of connection now - luckily there are so many ways we can use technology to stay connected.

Receiving support and care from others has a powerful effect on helping us cope with challenges and brings a sense of comfort and stability. Talking through our concerns, thoughts and feelings with others can also help us find helpful ways of thinking about or dealing with a stressful situation. Let’s not forget good, old-fashioned fun too. Bring your randomness, have fun, bring light where there is darkness. Here are some cool ideas:

• Phone a friend or family member
• Send a text to someone you don’t often contact
• Send an email or Facebook message
• Jump on ZOOM or Skype and chat with friends
• Share quick and easy recipes
• Start a virtual book or movie club
• Join an online choir
• Schedule a workout together over zoom or video chat
• Forward a funny meme
• Join an online group or peer forum
• Create a funny Tik Tok clip (no, you’re not too old)
• Learn something new online
• Send a funny ‘dad joke’ to cheer someone up